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The Sweeney

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 52m
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6.1/10
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The Sweeney (2012)
Sometimes you have to act like a criminal to catch a criminal. Ray Winstone stars as a hardened detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police in a movie based on the 1970s TV show
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A hardened detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police. Based on the '70s UK TV show.A hardened detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police. Based on the '70s UK TV show.A hardened detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police. Based on the '70s UK TV show.
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    • Nick Love
    • Nick Love
    • John Hodge
    • Ian Kennedy Martin(source material)
  • Stars
    • Ray Winstone
    • Plan B
    • Hayley Atwell
    • Nick Love
    • Nick Love
    • John Hodge
    • Ian Kennedy Martin(source material)
  • Stars
    • Ray Winstone
    • Plan B
    • Hayley Atwell
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    • 129User reviews
    • 111Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
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    Photos18

    Ray Winstone and Hayley Atwell in The Sweeney (2012)
    Ray Winstone and Plan B in The Sweeney (2012)
    Damian Lewis and Ray Winstone in The Sweeney (2012)
    Steven Mackintosh and Ray Winstone in The Sweeney (2012)
    Ray Winstone and Plan B in The Sweeney (2012)
    Hayley Atwell in The Sweeney (2012)
    Plan B in The Sweeney (2012)
    Ray Winstone and Plan B in The Sweeney (2012)
    Ray Winstone in The Sweeney (2012)
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    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • DI Jack Regan
    Plan B
    Plan B
    • George Carter
    • (as Ben Drew)
    Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell
    • DC Nancy Lewis
    Steven Mackintosh
    Steven Mackintosh
    • DCI Ivan Lewis
    Paul Anderson
    Paul Anderson
    • Francis Allen
    Alan Ford
    Alan Ford
    • Harry
    Damian Lewis
    Damian Lewis
    • DCI Frank Haskins
    Caroline Chikezie
    Caroline Chikezie
    • DC Kara Clarke
    Allen Leech
    Allen Leech
    • DC Simon Ellis
    Ronnie Fox
    • Johnny Wextru
    Michael Wildman
    Michael Wildman
    • Evelyn Simmonds
    Steven Waddington
    Steven Waddington
    • DC Nathan Miller
    Kevin Michaels
    • Makin Trebolt
    Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon
    • Megan Barret
    Tayo Walker-Allen
    • Neil
    Allan Corduner
    Allan Corduner
    • Doctor
    Nick Nevern
    Nick Nevern
    • Freddy
    Ed Skrein
    Ed Skrein
    • David
      • Nick Love
      • Nick Love
      • John Hodge
      • Ian Kennedy Martin(source material)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The presenters and production team from Top Gear assisted in planning and filming the car chase scene. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May were credited as stunt performers.
    • Goofs
      During an arrest scene one of the characters says to the suspect: "You have the right to remain silent..." This is part of the Miranda used by United States law enforcement and would not be used in the UK. In Britain the caution that must be given at the time of an arrest begins with, "You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defense if you do not mention when questioned something that you later rely on in court..."
    • Quotes

      [Carter chases an armed robber and, after grappling with him, slams him against a partition wall in an office. As the robber draws a knife, two arms suddenly punch through the wall and grab the robber by the neck. Cut to a shot of Regan on the other side of the wall]

      DI Jack Regan: [menacingly] We're the Sweeney, shithead. You're nicked!

    • Connections
      Featured in Unforgettable: The Sweeney (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      The Sweeney
      Written by Harry South

      Performed by Lorne Balfe

    User reviews129

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    4/10
    Not great, you slag!
    Would love to give this good ratings, was hoping to.. But.

    Opening scene was beyond stupid. The bit in the middle was daft as hell.

    And the less said about the ending the better.

    Great acting, just very poor script and the director should go back to film school.. (does a director not have any control??)

    Note to writer/director.. Never give that kind of daft opening if you want to be taken seriously..

    Or daft ending..

    Or daft middle bit...
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    • radeburger2000
    • Dec 21, 2012

    FAQ5

    • Is 'The Sweeney' based on a book?
    • What does the film's title mean?
    • What is the significance of the old style revolver Regan acquires?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 2013 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
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      • English
      • Serbian
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    • Filming locations
      • Queenborough, Kent, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Vertigo Films
      • Embargo Films
      • Exponential Films
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 52 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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